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1. Taraji P. Henson Is One Fierce AMFF Ambassador

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Taraji stepped out on the ABFF red carpet in a radiant orange dress. The “Empire” star definitely stole the show as she worked the crowd.

2. Taraji P. Henson Rocks The Red Carpet

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: Actress Taraji P. Henson attends the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

3. Chanel Iman

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: Model Chanel Iman attends the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

4. Taraji & Nicole Friday

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: Actress Taraji P. Henson and Nicole Friday attend the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

5. Naturi Naughton

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: Actress Naturi Naughton attends the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

6. Morgan Alexander

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: Actress Morgan Alexander attends the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

7. Taraji P. Henson & Jeff Friday

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NEW YORK, NY – JUNE 11: Actress Taraji P. Henson and Founder of the American Black Film Festival Jeff Friday attends the ‘Dope’ Opening Night Premiere at the 2015 American Black Film Festival at SVA Theater on June 11, 2015 in New York City. (Photo by J. Countess/Getty Images)

8. KeKe Palmer

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actress Keke Palmer attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

9. Chanel Iman

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Fashion Model Chanel Iman attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

10. Kiersey Clemons & KeKe Palmer

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actors Kiersey Clemons (L) and Keke Palmer (R) attend the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

11. Kimberely Elise

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actress Kimberly Elise attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

12. Forest Whitaker

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actor Forest Whitaker (R) attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

13. Marlon Wayans

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actor Marlon Wayans attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

14. Gloria Govan

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actor Marlon Wayans attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

15. Serayah McNeil

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Actress Serayah attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

16. Pharrell Williams

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LOS ANGELES, CA – JUNE 08: Producer Pharrell Williams attends the premiere of ‘Dope’ at The Regal Cinemas L.A. Live on June 8, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Paul Archuleta/FilmMagic)

17. Idris Elba & Anthony Joshua

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LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 11: Idris Elba (L) and Anthony Joshua attend the official Idris Elba + Superdry presentation at LCM at Hix on June 11, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by David M. Benett/Getty Images for Superdry)

18. Kylie Jenner Slays Calvin Klein

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HONG KONG – JUNE 11: (CHINA OUT) Model Kendall Jenner attends Calvin Klein Jeans Music Event at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on June 11, 2015 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

19. Kylie Jenner Slays Calvin Klein

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HONG KONG – JUNE 11: (CHINA OUT) Model Kendall Jenner attends Calvin Klein Jeans Music Event at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on June 11, 2015 in Hong Kong, Hong Kong. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress/ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

20. Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson Hosts One For The Boys Dinner At Asprey To Launch A Month Of Fundraising Events To Fight Male Cancer Source:Getty

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 11: Samuel L Jackson attends One For The Boys Dinner At Asprey New Bond St, launching A Month Of Fundraising Events To Fight Male Cancer. The dinner is Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson. At Asprey London on June 11, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

21. Samuel L. Jackson

Samuel L. Jackson Hosts One For The Boys Dinner At Asprey To Launch A Month Of Fundraising Events To Fight Male Cancer Source:Getty

LONDON, ENGLAND – JUNE 11: Samuel L Jackson attends One For The Boys Dinner At Asprey New Bond St, launching A Month Of Fundraising Events To Fight Male Cancer. The dinner is Hosted by Samuel L. Jackson. At Asprey London on June 11, 2015 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage)

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